Davidson has access to the Dalai Lama and many Buddhist practitioners, so much of his research centers on mindfulness meditation. We have
CogniQ easier access to Franciscan monks and to practitioners of Kirtan Kriya meditation. At its core, meditation is an active process that requires alertness and attention, which explains why we often find increased brain activity in frontal lobes during practice. Usually you need to focus on something a mantra, a visual or verbal prompt while you monitor breathing. A variety of studies have already shown the stress management benefits of meditation, resulting in what is often called Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.
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